Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Western Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Danbury, CT, in a city setting. It enrolls about 3,511 students. The acceptance rate is 87%. 52% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $59,115.
87%
Acceptance
$17,604
Net price
3,511
Enrollment
52%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
87%
Acceptance rate
1,110
SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$17,604
Average net price
$13,401
In-state tuition
$16,901
Out-of-state tuition
$15,659
Room & board
$1,200
Books & supplies
$24,877
Total cost of attendance
35%
Students receiving Pell grants
49%
Students with federal loans
$24,147
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$59,115
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$45,997
Median earnings (6 yrs)
52%
Graduation rate
73%
Retention rate
77%
Earn more than a HS grad
$16,024
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
3,511
Total enrollment
9%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
38%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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